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Line/Machine Operatives

Straight Forward Recruitment
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR95ES, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Straight Forward Recruitment is seeking Line/Machine Operatives for a vertical farm in Easton, Norwich, with immediate and ongoing positions available.
  • The roles are full-time, Monday to Friday, with a potential transition to a permanent contract after 12 weeks of successful employment.
  • Candidates should be flexible for a future shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, working from 06h00 to 18h00.
  • The pay rate ranges from £11.44 to £12.27 per hour after completing a two-week training period, and previous experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.
  • Own transport is essential due to the location and shift start time, making this a great opportunity for reliable individuals with a strong work ethic.

Straight Forward Recruitment are actively looking for Line/Machine Operatives for a vertical farm in Easton, Norwich. These positions are currently full time Monday to Friday with the possibility of going temporary to permanent after successful period of 12 weeks.

ONGOING & IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

This is a growing and production facility, which utilises state of the art technology to grow fresh herbs and salads.

The main working environment is warm with an inside temperature of around 18DC. The other area where you may work is cooler wth a remperature of 7-8DC.

As you will be working in a food production environment, you will be required to wear PPE, which will include overalls, hairnet, and wellington boots. In some areas you will also be required to wear face masks and glasses. 

  • Current Shift Time: 06h00 - 14h00 may be asked to work additional hours so we are looking for staff who can be flexible
  • The shift pattern will change to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern working 06h00 - 18h00
  • Pay Rate: £11.44 - £12.27 per hour - on completion of successful 2 week training period.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN WORK A 4 ON 4 OFF SHIFT PATTERN IN THE FUTURE 

As a line/machine operative the work will include: 

  • Placing of wet mats into aluminium steel  
  • Seeding mats 
  • Sizing of products to customer specification 
  • Manual weighing and bulk packing of products
  • Daily hygiene tasks - mopping of floor, cleaning of processing area, general tidying 
  • Preparing production line for processing 
  • Packing of finished goods 
  • Overseeing the running of production machines, setting of lines and speed

Previous experience of working within in a food manufacturing site would be advantageous, full training is provided. 

Own transport is essential due to location and shift start time. 

Working hours may vary subject to production needs. 

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for an ongoing position with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right individuals.

If you are reliable, forward thinking and have a fantastic work ethic then apply today or call for more information. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.